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Rest
"Rest" - mixed media on aquabord panel, 6" x 6". Available here and at Artfinder.
"To rest is not self indulgent, to rest is to prepare to give the best of ourselves, and to perhaps, most importantly, arrive at a place where we are able to understand what we have already been given." - David Whyte, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words
There were a few days of rest here after a whirlwind couple of weeks. And that rest included some wonderful play time in the studio. Because art IS rest and play (well, usually).
"To rest is not self indulgent, to rest is to prepare to give the best of ourselves, and to perhaps, most importantly, arrive at a place where we are able to understand what we have already been given." - David Whyte, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words
There were a few days of rest here after a whirlwind couple of weeks. And that rest included some wonderful play time in the studio. Because art IS rest and play (well, usually).
I have a weird job. But the thought of not doing it is weirder. - Brian Rutenberg
Another part of rest this week included hours of mesmerized gazing at Rutenberg's newest book, A Little Long Time. Oh. My. Goodness. It is a glorious cornucopia of delicious art and the practical wisdom of his Studio Visits series on YouTube. I am overflowing with inspiration and enthusiasm now, recharged and ready to make magic with the muse! Woot!
Another part of rest this week included hours of mesmerized gazing at Rutenberg's newest book, A Little Long Time. Oh. My. Goodness. It is a glorious cornucopia of delicious art and the practical wisdom of his Studio Visits series on YouTube. I am overflowing with inspiration and enthusiasm now, recharged and ready to make magic with the muse! Woot!
About the painting: layers of water-soluble ink applied loosely with a brush. Acrylic paint added to sky and liberally vandalized with bare fingers. Acrylic added to lower portion and sprayed with water. A thin line of quinacridone violet added to the horizon with a small brush.
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Hey my friend! This is just lovely! I am in the throes of trying to get my inspiration back. Starting today at 3 I have embarked on a 12 week journey with Art2Life Creative Visionary Program with Nicholas Wilton. It is an online course. I find this a little scary since it is mostly working abstractly - you know my journey on that scale, haha! Anyway, it is really supposed to open you up to find your voice and recreate the joy of the art, so I am going in with an open mind and a hopeful heart. Not sure what happened to that, but I do know the trigger - so I am out to overcome the obstacle I personally put in my way. Wish me luck......xoxo
Carolyn! I am so so so excited for you! I've missed your painting and your creative brilliance....off you go to find your voice and BIG JOY! Please share your results from the course? Inquiring minds want to know...
mmmmm. I am resting in the lower left quadrant of Rest, floating on my back in peaceful stillness, quietly energized by the lulling water that supports me fully and tenderly.
Dotty! Waving at you as I float in your general direction...xo
Those mountains with their rich pinks and purples catch my restful eyes. Can't wait till swimming season comes around!
Carol! Swimming season is coming! So soon!!!!
